Part 1

S01 E01 • Sunday, Oct 25, 1970 • Oct 25 • 25m

The four March sisters prepare for Christmas without their father.

Part 2

S01 E02 • Sunday, Nov 1, 1970 • Nov 1 • 25m

Part 3

S01 E03 • Sunday, Nov 8, 1970 • Nov 8 • 25m

Beth has become the adored friend of Mr Laurence. Amy has met with an accident for which Jo is morally responsible.

Part 4

S01 E04 • Sunday, Nov 15, 1970 • Nov 15 • 25m

Mrs March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.

Part 5

S01 E05 • Sunday, Nov 22, 1970 • Nov 22 • 25m

Beth has recovered from a serious illness. Jo resents Meg's engagement to John Brooke as it means breaking up the family.

Part 6

S01 E06 • Sunday, Nov 29, 1970 • Nov 29 • 25m

Jo has been asked to write her first novel. Meg and John, now married, have their first quarrel.

Part 7

S01 E07 • Sunday, Dec 6, 1970 • Dec 6 • 25m

Amy has gone to Europe with Aunt March. Jo, to avoid the persistently amorous Laurie, has taken a job as a governess in New York. At home, Beth's health is causing concern.

Part 8

S01 E08 • Sunday, Dec 13, 1970 • Dec 13 • 25m

Jo has returned from New York to find Beth gravely ill. Laurie, heartbroken that Jo can never return his love, has gone to Europe with his grandfather.

Part 9

S01 E09 • Sunday, Dec 20, 1970 • Dec 20 • 25m

Beth has died and in France, Laurie has gone to Amy to comfort her. Jo has embarked on an important literary undertaking.